Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice

Gama Aviation Plc; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income protection

Travel insurance

Private healthcare ( probation)

Free car parking

Volunteer days

Training and development

Job summary

Gama Aviation is recruiting a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice to join the Stores team in Bournemouth. This 14-month Level 2 apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with study to develop practical aviation warehousing skills.

You will learn goods in processing, stock control, picking/packing, and dispatch, while gaining hands-on experience in a busy aviation environment. Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a supportive learning culture.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone keen to learn and start a career in aviation, logistics or supply chain.
• You should have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
• A positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with goods in processing and stock receipts.
• Help with picking, packing and dispatching parts and materials.
• Support stock control, rotation and general warehouse housekeeping.
• Use MRP systems to process and track inventory.
• Maintain safe, accurate records and proper documentation.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Interest in aviation/logistics

Positive proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Good communication & teamwork

Education

GCSEs grade 4/C or above in Maths & English

Job description

Job Details: Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN1406

Employment Type

Employment Type Full-Time

Division

Division Ground

Location

Location Bournemouth

Position: Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice

Location: Bournemouth

Working Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours per week

Apprenticeship: Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative – 14 months

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice to join our Stores team in Bournemouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career within aviation, supply chain and logistics. Over the course of the 14-month apprenticeship, you will work towards a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative qualification, while gaining practical, hands-on experience within a busy aviation environment.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, your week will include a combination of on-the-job learning, shadowing experienced colleagues, practical support and dedicated time to complete your apprenticeship studies.

Reporting to the Head of Logistics and Warehousing, you will develop knowledge and practical experience across a range of aviation warehousing activities, including:

• Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) awareness
• Using IT and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to process and track aviation inventory
• Understanding the correct storage, handling and segregation of aviation parts and materials
• Receiving, identifying and processing incoming goods
• Picking, packing and dispatching parts and materials
• Stock control, rotation and general warehouse housekeeping
• Understanding the documentation and regulatory requirements associated with aviation parts

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will also develop important workplace skills including problem-solving, communication, teamwork and effective handovers, giving you a strong foundation for a future career within aviation supply chain and logistics.

About us:

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

Responsibilities:

As you develop throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain experience across a variety of warehouse and Stores activities, including:

• Goods in processing
  • Completion of stock receipts and goods in processing
  • Ensuring parts are received in the correct condition and regulatory paperwork requirements are met.
  • Ensure correct storage and distribution of all of components, parts, materials .
• Stock control
  • The completion of general warehouse administration.
  • The monitoring shelf-life items, stock and tyre rotation.
  • The control of COSHH iaw with HSE regulations.
• Picking and Packing
  • The physical selection of parts to meet the needs of the engineering workforce.
  • The recording of all part transactions using the companies MRP system
  • Maintaining an auditable processes.
  • The delivery of parts as and when required and as directed by the Supply Chain and Engineering.
• General Warehouse Tasks
  • Operating of Forklifts as required (if required / capable)
  • Ensuring the Warehouse is kept clean, tidy
  • Aiding other Supply Chain functions where workloads dictate.
• Dispatch
  • The shipment of parts and paperwork to vendors and customers
  • The recording of all dispatches to their retrospective locations
• Checks and Stock Counting
  • Conduct Daily, Weekly and Monthly checks as requested / required.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about learning and keen to build a career within aviation, logistics or supply chain. Previous warehouse or aviation experience is not required; we are looking for the right attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to completing the apprenticeship.

You will ideally have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English
• A genuine interest in aviation, logistics, warehousing or supply chain
• A positive and proactive approach to learning
• Good attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and professional approach
• The motivation to develop your skills and build a long-term career

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have developed the practical skills, knowledge and experience to support your progression within Stores and Supply Chain, with the potential to build towards future roles such as Stores Assistant, Supervisor or Manager.

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.